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Free line dancing a step forward at Jones Beach
Every Wednesday in July and August at the Jones Beach Field 4 band shell, Marianne Taylor teaches free beginner line dancing classes to the public. Videojournalist: Brittany Wait (July 26, 2012) (July 26, 2012 6:50 PM)
Approaching sunset, close to 200 people flocked to the Jones Beach band shell in Wantagh on a recent Wednesday night for a free line dancing lesson next to the boardwalk.
Marianne Taylor, who has been teaching for 10 years and dancing for 15, taught close to 125 people, ranging from all levels of dancing skill. Even more people watched from the stands or boardwalk, while listening to a mix...